Vassar College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1013 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #308 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #277 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Poughkeepsie |
| #271 of 1,014 | For Astrophysics and Astronomy |
| Top50% | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Undergraduates
- 2,516
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.vassar.edu
Vassar College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Vassar College has an acceptance rate of 20% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 20% | 25% | 18% |
| Applicants | 10,884 | 3,252 | 7,632 |
| Admissions | 2,193 | 829 | 1,364 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 679 | 261 | 418 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
210 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1420
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Vassar College are 1420-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
139 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Vassar College are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1375 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 316 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 283 (11%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 212 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 197 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 97 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Vassar College is $27,249 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,697 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,383 |
| $48-75K | $23,695 |
| $75-110K | $23,770 |
| $110K+ | $52,260 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,940 | $61,940 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,940 | $61,940 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,940 | $61,940 |
| Fee in-district | $930 | $930 |
| Fee in-state | $930 | $930 |
| Fee out-of-state | $930 | $930 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,448 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,710 |
| Room charge | $6,730 |
| Meal charge | $5,670 |
Vassar College majors
Vassar College has granted 548 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Vassar College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 |
| Economics, General | 37 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 36 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 35 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 |
| Biochemistry | 25 |
| Neuroscience | 25 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 20 |
| History, General | 20 |
| Environmental Studies | 19 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 18 |
| Mathematics, General | 17 |
| Education, General | 16 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 |
| Chemistry, General | 14 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 14 |
| Sociology, General | 13 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 12 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 10 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 10 |
| Geography | 8 |
| Physics, General | 7 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 5 |
| Astronomy | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 548 |
Vassar College has a graduation rate of 93%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 93% | 92% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Vassar College has published 3,866 scientific papers with 125,615 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Computer Science, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Psychology, Engineering, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 36 | 488 |
| 1992 | 42 | 564 |
| 1993 | 52 | 551 |
| 1994 | 36 | 591 |
| 1995 | 49 | 718 |
| 1996 | 54 | 603 |
| 1997 | 59 | 684 |
| 1998 | 58 | 930 |
| 1999 | 57 | 930 |
| 2000 | 84 | 1320 |
| 2001 | 68 | 1412 |
| 2002 | 58 | 1982 |
| 2003 | 75 | 2260 |
| 2004 | 103 | 2634 |
| 2005 | 120 | 3045 |
| 2006 | 130 | 3815 |
| 2007 | 128 | 4424 |
| 2008 | 148 | 5058 |
| 2009 | 149 | 6086 |
| 2010 | 183 | 6566 |
| 2011 | 158 | 7499 |
| 2012 | 164 | 8191 |
| 2013 | 172 | 8485 |
| 2014 | 181 | 8846 |
| 2015 | 210 | 8716 |
| 2016 | 198 | 8725 |
| 2017 | 172 | 8346 |
| 2018 | 174 | 7925 |
| 2019 | 163 | 8635 |
| 2020 | 215 | 9846 |
| 2021 | 179 | 9366 |
Vassar College alumni
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Anne Hathaway
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorfilm actorsingerstage actor
- Biography
-
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway is an American actress. The recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, she was among the world's highest-paid actresses in 2015. Her films have grossed over $6.8 billion worldwide, and she appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2009.
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Meryl Streep
- Enrolled in Vassar College
- In 1971 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- film actorstage actortelevision actoractortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Mary Louise Streep is an American actress. Often described as "the best actress of her generation", Streep is particularly known for her versatility and accent adaptability. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and a record 32 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Occupations
- socialitejournalistliterary editormodelwriter
- Biography
-
Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis was an American socialite, writer, photographer, and book editor who served as the first lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963, as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. A popular first lady, she endeared the American public with her devotion to her family, dedication to the historic preservation of the White House, the campaigns she led to preserve and restore historic landmarks and architecture along with her interest in American history, culture and arts. During her lifetime, she was regarded as an international icon for her unique fashion choices, and her fluency in French, Italian and Spanish made her very popular abroad.
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Jane Fonda
- Occupations
- television actorwriterautobiographerfilm actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Jane Seymour Fonda is an American actress, activist, and former fashion model. Recognized as a film icon, Fonda is the recipient of various accolades including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Golden Lion Honorary Award, the Honorary Palme d'Or, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
General info
| Founded | 1861 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Purity and Wisdom |
| Colors | rose, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,043 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 124 Raymond Ave Poughkeepsie, New York, 12604 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 32,000 |
| Phone | 8454377000 |